Browse 237 boat-launch and water-access listings in New Hampshire. Access, fees, and restrictions vary by facility; confirm details before visiting.
New Hampshire is New England lake country, and Lake Winnipesaukee is the anchor. Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in the state and has multiple public ramp access points managed by the state, alongside private marina launches scattered around its extensive shoreline. The lake is big enough to generate real wave action in northwest winds, and afternoon conditions in summer can be bumpy for smaller boats. That said, it's well-suited to powerboats, pontoons, and water sports from late May through early October.
Squam Lake just north of Winnipesaukee was the filming location for On Golden Pond, and it retains that character. It's quieter than Winnipesaukee, has public access, and has restrictions in place to maintain its relatively natural shoreline.
Newfound Lake is considered by many the clearest lake in New Hampshire and perhaps in New England. It has a state beach and public boat access. The water temperature stays cold even in August, which keeps it popular for swimming but limits the extended-season boating that the southern lakes allow.
The Connecticut River on the western border of the state is navigable in several sections and provides flatwater access for canoes and smaller motorboats. The northern reaches of the river above Pittsburg are remote and more appropriate for paddle craft.
New Hampshire imposes a fee for state boat ramp use, handled through an annual ramp permit or day-use fee. The permit is available through NH Fish and Game and is worth getting if you're using state ramps more than a couple times in a season.
Discover the best boat ramps, popular water bodies, boating regulations, and essential information for New Hampshire.
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Recorded waterbody: Franklin Pierce Lake. Recorded location: Hillsborough, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Winnisquam Lake. Recorded location: Laconia, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Nubanusit Lake. Recorded location: Hancock, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Winnipesaukee River. Recorded location: Northfield, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Lake Winnipesaukee. Recorded location: Tuftonboro, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Merrimack River. Recorded location: Allenstown, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Kolelemook Lake. Recorded location: Springfield, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Pemigewasset River. Recorded location: Bristol, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Merrimack River. Recorded location: Bow, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Naticook Lake. Recorded location: Merrimack, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Massabesic Lake. Recorded location: Auburn, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Lake Winnipesaukee. Recorded location: Moultonborough, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Massabesic Lake. Recorded location: Auburn, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Powwow Pond. Recorded location: Kingston, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Gilmore Pond. Recorded location: Jaffrey, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Connecticut River. Recorded location: Chesterfield, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Connecticut River. Recorded location: Charlestown, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Merrymeeting Lake. Recorded location: New Durham, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Merrymeeting River. Recorded location: New Durham, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Willand Pond. Recorded location: Dover, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Whittemore Lake. Recorded location: Bennington, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Highland Lake. Recorded location: Stoddard, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Meetinghouse Pond. Recorded location: Marlborough, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Winnipesaukee River. Recorded location: Franklin, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Sunapee Lake. Recorded location: Newbury, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Horseshoe Pond. Recorded location: Merrimack, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Moore Reservoir. Recorded location: Littleton, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Connecticut River (Moore Reservoir). Recorded location: Littleton, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Connecticut River (Comerford Reservoir). Recorded location: Littleton, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Canaan Street Lake. Recorded location: Canaan, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
